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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,729.94, 47,594.98 and 8,037.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,729.94, 47,594.98 and 8,037.49 is: 12,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,729.94 : 47,594.98 = 8,037.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,729.94/47,594.98 = 8,037.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,729.94x = 47,594.98 × 8,037.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,729.94x = 382,544,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,544,304.44/31,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.26

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